*Read John Williams’ biography here The PatriotDirected by Roland Emmerich, this 2000 movie stars Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. The movie is about a peaceful farmer who is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution after a sadistic British officer murders his son. The score was originally meant to be composed by…
A to Z Challenge
A to Z Challenge: O (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Daddy-OThis 1958 movie was directed by Lou Place and stars Dick Contino and Sandra Giles. The movie is about a part-time truck driver and singer who meets a blonde who challenges him to a drag race. He’s caught and loses his licence but finds a job as a singer in…
A to Z Challenge: N (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here NixonDirected by Oliver Stone, this 1995 drama tells the biographical story of the political and personal life of former US President Richard Nixon who is played by Anthony Hopkins. Unlike the musical style Williams’ had demonstrated previously, the score for Nixon is gloomy and missing upbeat pieces. There are lots…
A to Z Challenge: M (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Memoirs of a GeishaThis 2005 movie is based on the novel by Arthur Golden. Steven Spielberg acted as producer, leaving the directing to Rob Marshall. It stars Ziyi Zhang in the lead role with Michelle Yeoh supporting. The movie tells the story of a young Japanese girl who is sold…
A to Z Challenge: L (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Land of the GiantsI couldn’t do a series on John Williams’ work without acknowledging his TV scores. Land of the Giants was a one hour long television series that lasted two seasons over 1968-1970. Created and produced by Irwin Allen, this science fiction show starred Gary Conway. Along the lines…